No safe blood lead level has been identified for children, and even low levels of lead in the blood can have lifelong health impacts. Learn more about the health effects of lead exposure with resources from PEHSU and NYS Children's Environmental Health Centers #NLPPW2022 #LeadFreeKids nyscheck.org/lead/

Join for a virtual town hall to discuss urgent actions needed to end lead poisoning in New York State once and for all on Thursday, October 27th at 7-8:30pm. Register today bit.ly/LFKNY_LPPW Children of color are disproportionately impacted by lead in NY. Enough is enough.

Lead is a naturally occurring metal that has been used for thousands of years in a wide variety of products. There is NO safe level of lead exposure. Exposure to even low levels of lead is damaging to the developing brain. #LeadFreeKids #NLPPW2022 mountsinaiexposomics.org/lead-exposure-…

#Halloween is a fun time for kids: trick-or-treating, parties, dressing up, and of course all that candy! Keep Halloween safe and healthy with these simple tips. 👇bit.ly/3U1U5K2

Preventing lead exposure in young children is important because they are more vulnerable to the impacts of lead. We can start with a few actions at home, such as those in this worksheet: epa.gov/sites/producti…. #NLPPW2022 #LeadFreeKids

At the top of our #Halloween tips list we have... a comfortable costume! Make sure your special outfit fits correctly and consider adding reflective tape if it isn't bright of reflective. More tips at: bit.ly/3U1U5K2

If you end up with too much #Halloween candy this year, don't feel like you have to throw it away. Certain organizations send care packages to troops or accept candy donations - a quick online search will tell you what options you may have. More tips at: bit.ly/3U1U5K2

You can recycle all kinds of #Halloween candy wrappers through the "Trick or Trash" program: bit.ly/3gIxmo7 Note: A personal use box comes at a cost, but your school or local community organization can order one for free so everyone can use it.

Happy #Halloween! Have fun and stay safe!

Did you know that you can recycle your #Halloween pumpkins? You can create compost, donate them to a zoo, feed birds, and more. Here are some ideas: bit.ly/3f3sZUp

#DYK mold can be found in homes and schools, anywhere w/ wet damp conditions? Children can experience health impact from #mold like #allergies, cough, trouble breathing. Check here for more info: pehsu.net/Mold.html PEHSU

What's new in federal children's environmental health policy? Check out the November Patron newsletter for policy updates, advocacy calls to action, CEHN news, & sign up to have it delivered directly to your inbox each month: cehn.dm.networkforgood.com/emails/the-pat…

Call for recipes! We're looking for a fun, healthy recipe to include in the story of our upcoming children's book. To participate, send us your recipe in a reply or through DM's. Runner-ups will be featured on our website. Learn more about our series here: mountsinaiexposomics.org/hwhy/

We're excited to announce our 2023 Lunchtime Chat Series! Join us on Wednesdays starting February 8 as we look into how the #environment is shaping the health of generations. These webinars are free and open to all. Register at: bit.ly/3GH0N4n

On cold days like these, it's important to remember that children are vulnerable to cold temperatures. They lose body heat faster than adults and are less able to regulate their body temperature. Check out our winter safety factsheet here: mountsinaiexposomics.org/wp-content/upl…

Did you know that children are at highest risk for exposure? This is due to their proximity to the ground (where pesticides settle) and their age-appropriate hand-to-mouth behaviors. Their higher breathing rates also increase risk of exposure compared with adults. #exposome

We are excited to announce The Mount Sinai Clinical & Translational Science Award Program Conduits (CTSA) is awarding technical mini-grants to NYC community-based organizations that are engaged in programs and projects aimed at improving the health of communities.

We're looking forward to tomorrow's webinar on #nutrition and the gut microbiome with Dr. Walker! You can still register at bit.ly/3GH0N4n As always, these webinars are free and open to the public. #LunchtimeChats #exposome